August weather forecast
Thailand

August stands as one of the peak months for the monsoon season in Thailand. Rainfall reaches its zenith in many regions, and the cloud cover remains dense, casting a subdued light across the landscape.

In Northern Thailand, regions adjacent to Myanmar and Laos, rainfall becomes a daily affair. Downpours, often lasting for hours, become common, and the sky rarely clears entirely. Temperatures stay moderated by the consistent rain, fluctuating between 26°C (78.8°F) and 31°C (87.8°F). The pervasive humidity, however, sometimes lends an added warmth to the environment.

Bangkok and its surrounding precincts experience the monsoon's full force in August. The city is often drenched in prolonged showers, and overcast conditions prevail for the majority of the day. Temperatures generally range from 28°C (82.4°F) to 32°C (89.6°F), but the moisture-laden atmosphere, especially in the dense urban sections, can feel stifling during the brief lulls in rainfall.

The western coast of Thailand, encompassing areas like Phuket and Krabi, continues its trend from July, witnessing extended rainy spells. Storms, occasionally accompanied by strong winds, aren't uncommon, leading to rough seas. This can impact ferry services and other water-based activities, prompting tourists to exercise caution.

In juxtaposition with July, August retains the heavy monsoon pattern but often intensifies in terms of consistent precipitation. The country, especially its western coastal and northern regions, witnesses the monsoon's climax during this month. As August draws to a close, there's an anticipation of the gradual easing of the monsoon conditions as Thailand heads into September.

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• Bangkok - August »
  The months with the least sunshine are August and September, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine. The months with the least sunshine in Bangkok are August and September, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.
• Chiang Mai - August »
  August and September, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months in Chiang Mai, Thailand. August and September, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
• Pattaya - August »
  In August, the average sea temperature in Pattaya is 29.3°C (84.7°F). In Pattaya, in August, during 12 rainfall days, 98mm (3.86") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Phuket - August »
  In Phuket, in August, the average water temperature is 29°C (84.2°F). During the August nights, an average temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) is observed in Phuket, Thailand.
• Nakhon Ratchasima - August »
  In Nakhon Ratchasima, during August, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 157mm (6.18") of precipitation. On the first day of August in Nakhon Ratchasima, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:41.
• Udon Thani - August »
  The months with the highest humidity in Udon Thani are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 81%. In August, the average relative humidity in Udon Thani, Thailand, is 81%.
• Hua Hin - August »
  The average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 45°C (113°F). In Hua Hin in August, during 18 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Krabi - August »
  On the last day of August, in Krabi sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:33 +07. In Krabi during August, the rain falls for 19 days and regularly aggregates up to 246mm (9.69") of precipitation.
• Hat Yai - August »
  In August, the average heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 48°C (118.4°F). August's heat index is computed to be a life-threatening hot 48°C (118.4°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated.
• Surat Thani - August »
  In Surat Thani in August, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 140mm (5.51") of accumulated precipitation. What is the sea water temperature in August in Surat Thani?
• Chiang Rai - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Chiang Rai is August, when the rain falls for 24 days and typically aggregates up to 358mm (14.09") of precipitation. August is the most humid month in Chiang Rai, with an average relative humidity of 84%.
• Khon Kaen - August »
  In Khon Kaen during August, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 216mm (8.5") of precipitation. On the last day of August, in Khon Kaen, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:23 +07.